Cumberland, KY Demographics

A map of Cumberland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,851	1,727	90.9%	88.7%
Multiracial	105	83	5.2%	4.3%
Black	48	96	2.4%	4.9%
Native American/Other	33	10	1.6%	0.5%
Asian	0	10	0.0%	0.5%
Hispanic	0	21	0.0%	1.1%

Cumberland, Kentucky has an estimated population of 2,037, an increase from the 1,947 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.9% White, 5.2% Multiracial, 2.4% Black, 1.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cumberland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cumberland has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cumberland, that probability was 20.9% in 2020 and 17.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cumberland is ranked the 169th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cumberland was ranked the 169th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cumberland's White Population

1,851 residents of Cumberland, or 90.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cumberland is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Cumberland ranks 326th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumberland's White population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Cumberland's population has increased from 88.7% to 90.9%.

Cumberland is more White than neighboring Benham (89.9% White), and Lynch (87% White). Cumberland is less White than neighboring Keokee (100% White), Blackey (100% White), and Osaka (100% White).

Cumberland's Black Population

48 residents of Cumberland, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cumberland is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Cumberland ranks 131st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumberland's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Cumberland's population has decreased from 4.9% to 2.4%.

Cumberland is more Black than neighboring Benham (0.4% Black), Keokee (0% Black), Blackey (0% Black), and Osaka (0% Black). Cumberland is less Black than neighboring Lynch (8% Black).

Cumberland's Asian Population

0 residents of Cumberland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cumberland is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Cumberland ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumberland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Cumberland's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Cumberland's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Cumberland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cumberland is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Cumberland ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumberland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Cumberland's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Cumberland is less Hispanic than neighboring Benham (0.3% Hispanic).

Cumberland's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Cumberland, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cumberland is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Cumberland ranks 239th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumberland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 230.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cumberland's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.6%.

Cumberland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Benham (0% Native American/Other), Lynch (0% Native American/Other), Keokee (0% Native American/Other), Blackey (0% Native American/Other), and Osaka (0% Native American/Other).

Cumberland's Multiracial Population

105 residents of Cumberland, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cumberland is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Cumberland ranks 212th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumberland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Cumberland's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.2%.

Cumberland is more Multiracial than neighboring Lynch (4.9% Multiracial), Keokee (0% Multiracial), Blackey (0% Multiracial), and Osaka (0% Multiracial). Cumberland is less Multiracial than neighboring Benham (9.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.